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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 525.16, 787.56 and 217

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 525.16, 787.56 and 217 is: 325.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    525.16 : 787.56 = 217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    525.16/787.56 = 217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    525.16x = 787.56 × 217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    525.16x = 170,900.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,900.52/525.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.43

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